Month: June 2018

To-Jo Mushrooms is proud to announce the launch of its Summer Grilling Sweepstakes in partnership with Weber Grills. The program officially kicks off Saturday, June 30th and runs through Saturday, July 14th. It will be promoted through a secondary on-pack sticker at select retailers and through online digital content on its #kitchenliveseries platform. …

JOH is pleased to welcome Tracy Ann Simmonds to the Metro Produce Division as a Vendor Management Inventory Specialist. …

Seven Produce Innovation Award Winners were recognized today at United Fresh 2018 – the single destination event for the total fresh supply chain. This year’s honorees were selected by show attendees from a total of 36 contestants across seven categories: Best New Food Safety Solution; Best New Fruit Product; Best New Packaging; Best New Packing/Processing Equipment; Best New Vegetable Product; and two new categories for 2018: Best New Indoor Growing Technology and Best New Field Technology. …

Allen Lund Company has kicked off its Christmas in July Toy Drive to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in downtown Los Angeles. ALC welcomes local communities to donate toys for underserved families at Christmas. Donated toys will be presented to families along with donated baskets of food at Christmas to help families and children who are suffering. …

Bananas are one of the world's most popular fruits. But how they're stored prior to reaching grocery shelves can adversely affect their flavor and smell. Now in a study appearing in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists report that cold temperatures suppress the activity of proteins that play a key role in the formation of the banana's distinct aromas. They say this discovery could lead to enhancements of the fruit's fragrance and flavor. …